About Our Board of Directors

​Our Board of Directors is comprised of lodging industry leaders from across the state. These elected individuals operate various types and sizes of properties, bringing their unique perspectives to the association. The Board of Directors meets quarterly to fulfill our mission and to ensure the policies of the organization are meeting the needs of its members.

Get Involved

Board Members are recruited by current WHLA leaders and elected at the WHLA Annual Meeting, as well as throughout the year if vacancies arise. The Nominations Committee recommends candidates to the Board for approval, emphasizing individuals with a combination of industry experience and demonstrated commitment to WHLA. For many directors, the first step to establishing this commitment is by joining Committees or Task Forces.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chair

Amy Boston
Holiday Inn & Holiday Inn Express Stevens Point

Chair-Elect

Victor Ravago
Bravo Hospitality Group

Vice Chair

​Krissy Sigmund
Chula Vista Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Secretary/Treasurer

​Larry Robe
Knickerbocker on the Lake

Past Chair

Rory Madsen
Gordon Lodge

Advocacy Delegate

​Amy Supple
The Edgewater

DEI Delegate

Katie Neufeld
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel

LODGING DIRECTORS
​Ryan Batley
Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center
​Luke Baumbach
Atara Hospitality
​Michael Carstedt
Brewhouse Inn & Suites
​John Chastan
Kalahari Resort Convention Center & Waterpark
​Eric Grimm
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Aaron Hammer
Legacy Hotel Green Bay
​Nick Johnson
First Hospitality
​Cory Latourell, CHA
Hotel Marshfield
​Missy LeBelle
High Point Inn
Brandon McConnell
DLLR Management
Erin McDonald
Geronimo Hospitality Group
Andy Myer
S&L Hospitality
Sean Patel
Hotel Mead & Three Bears Resort
​Tonya Prosser
Village Inn on the Lake
​Ben Sanness
Radisson Hotel La Crosse
Chris Scheel
Marriott Madison South
​Sara Schwendemann
Metropolis Resort
Dave Sekeres
Lake Lawn Resort
​Sheryl Tharman
Red Crown Lodge
​Jonathan Webster
Geronimo Hospitality Group
​Todd Winkler
Wisco Hotel Group

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
​Kim Brown
KLB Insurance
Jay Jones
UW Stout
Cindy Lapidakis
​Scott Schultz
Zucchetti North America
Angela Steinhauer
Mid-State Technical College

EX-OFFICIO

President & CEO

​Bill Elliott, CAE
Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association

Student Director

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Avery Ambourn
UW - Stout School of Hospitality

Honorary Director

Steve Marcus
Marcus Corporation
If you are interested in being considered for a position on the Board of Directors or would like to volunteer for an open committee or task force, please fill out our form or email [email protected].